Beginning the Craig's Retirement Trip
December 21, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
EWR United Lounge with Craig
Getting settled in - United Flight
December 21, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
Craig getting ready for our 14 hr flight to New Delhi, India
Congratulatory Retirment Toast
December 22, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 14 °C
New Delhi, India JW Marriott - outdoor bar
First Stop - New Delhi, India
December 22, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
Spent the first night on the beginning leg of Craig’s Retirement trip!
Making Traditional Prayer Flags
December 23, 2017 in Bhutan
First day in Bhutan
December 23, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
First stop- Paro Amazing views and lodge at the Amankora
Arriving in Bumthang
December 24, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ 🌙 -1 °C
After our flight from Paro, we saw the glorious Himalayas with snow capped peaks and arrived in Bumthang with crystal clear blue skies.
Amazing Bumthang
December 24, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Checked into Amankora Bumthang after an early flight with majestic views of the Himalayan mountains.
Christmas Eve in Bhutan
December 24, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Christmas Eve 2017
December 24, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Every Christmas with Craig has been special. This Christmas has been amazing. It started with a nice breakfast followed by a hike to Burning Lake and a walk to a local nunnery.
Departing Gangtey to Punakha
December 29, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
Craig and I had an amazing time in Gangtey. The valley was magical, scenic trails, and the regal Black Necked Cranes. We had our breakfast and got in our SUV for Punakha. The roads were more completeRead more
Lunch in Punakha
December 29, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
After arriving at the lodge we had lunch. I had an amazing yellow tail sashimi with fermented lychee! yum! Craig had a nice pizza with seasonal ingredients. After lunch we prepared for our 1st hike ofRead more
Khamsum Chorten Hike
December 29, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Immediately after lunch, Craig and I gathered our gear, took a 20min car ride to a suspension bridge at the base of this hike. The bridge area was the rafting starting point. After crossing theRead more
Day of the bike ride
December 30, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
It was bright sunny morning. After breakfast we visited the local Market. Bustling with locals and nomads buying and trading goods. Following the market we went to the momentary down the road where weRead more
New Year's Eve!
December 31, 2017 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ -3 °C
After breakfast we started our hike up to Cat’s Ridge. It wasn’t easy as some of the climbs were very steep. After an hourlong ur we reached the top and there was an old local temple. TheRead more
Enroute to Thimphu and our first day
January 1, 2018 in Bhutan ⋅ ⛅ -7 °C
It was sad to leave Punakha. We headed onto the highway for a 3 hour ride that took us a spectacular pass - many snow capped mountains were in sight. We then arrived in Thimphu and had lunch followedRead more
Our 2nd day in Thimpu
January 2, 2018 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ -3 °C
We had breakfast at our usual time. Followed by a group of schools children singing a traditional song to welcome the new year and the winter solstice. Craig and I then proceeded to a nice hike up theRead more
Last day in Thimphu
January 3, 2018 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ -4 °C
Having a leisurely breakfast. We packed early this morning and will be going on a short hike.
The Buddha that looks over Thimphu
January 3, 2018 in Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
After a short drive we were welcomed by many steep steps that led to the largest Buddha in the world! Project started in 2007 and they are almost complete. This site has glorious views of the valleyRead more
Back in Paro
January 3, 2018 in Bhutan ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C














































































